An Innocent Time

“ Love, love will keep us together, think of me baby whenever, some sweet talking girl 
comes along, singing her song, don’t mess around you just got to be strong”

Nothing serious or deep, just music fluffy and light,
The tune and words fill me with the greatest delight,
I was just graduating nursing in 1975,
Filled with adventure, never felt so alive,
My car window down, hair blowing in the breeze,
Flirting with the boys, oh to be such a tease!
With the radio blasting, I’d drive home on the 401,
Knowing this new life of mine had just begun,
Wondering what the future had in store for me,
A job, marriage, and kids maybe two or three.
To this day, when I hear Captain and Tenille,
I go back to that time, so innocent and surreal.


Song by Captain and Tenille,
“Love will Keep Us Together”  
Written July 16, 2011

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 8/9/2011 1:31:00 AM
ok, here is a rhymed one I found of yours , and one I had not seen yet. YOU did a great job of writing of that time when you were so young and hearing this song on the radio. I sure remember hearing it too. I was my second year in college at this time! What great memories. GOod luck in this contest, Lee.
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Date: 7/27/2011 1:13:00 AM
Wow I was actually born that year and I know the song Lee ;) you have me humming it now ;) Really enjoy this piece of yours this morning ;) hope the rest of your evening will be a great one - tc Wilma
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Date: 7/26/2011 8:39:00 AM
haha the song played instantly in my head as I read. Oh oh... it won't go away probably be there all day... once again a great job of portraying wht is or was felt, Lee. A great many of my poems are couplet style also. they come easy ...... they come easy ... hmm 123 ..like takin candy... from a baby.. : )
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Date: 7/17/2011 7:58:00 AM
Wow! Thanks for bringing back some awesome memories connected to that song. Love your poem :)
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/17/2011 9:13:00 AM
The song just makes you feel good doesn't it. Thanks for the comments. Lee
Date: 7/16/2011 9:16:00 PM
one of my very favorites Lee ..Captain and Toni Tenille were so awesome and sang some great songs.. your poem is excellent..so lively and upbeat.. good luck in the contest.. a keeper luv..
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/17/2011 9:15:00 AM
Doesn't the song make you feel so good? Thanks so much for commenting on my poems. I greatly appreciate it. Lee
Date: 7/16/2011 7:37:00 PM
I think when you love someone and they love you, they should not concerned it will go...
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/16/2011 7:46:00 PM
thanks for your comments, however it is more the bounce of the song and the innocence of your adult life starting ... that is what this song represents to me, nothing too serious. Lee
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